10045 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Bird’s-Eye View of Decemburg (from Das Geschütz Buch) – Woodcut (1550)
This woodcut is a bird’s-eye view and topographical map of the fortified city of Decemburg, featuring a circular wall structure, castle, surrounding settlements, and rivers. The bold line work is characteristic of early 16th-century German printing. The view was published in the Cosmographia, a comprehensive work that synthesized contemporary geographical, historical, and cultural knowledge from around the world, presenting cities and regions via highly detailed woodcuts.
Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar who was one of the most influential German scholars of the Renaissance. He is best known for his Cosmographia, which was the earliest German-language description of the world and one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. His works were instrumental in disseminating geographical knowledge and Renaissance ideals across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster
Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 23 cm
Medium: Woodcut
Date: 1550
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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